National Council on Aging
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We deliver the resources, tools, best practices and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security. #WeAgeWell
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New Poverty Numbers Show More Older Adults Face Economic Struggle
The U.S. Census Bureau just released annual data on poverty, income, and health insurance, showing that poverty among older adults has risen to 15%. Recently, vital programs, like SNAP and Medicaid, h...
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New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the poverty rate among Americans age 65+ has increased to 15%. This means that over 9.2 million are struggling to afford basic necessities.
Read NCOA President and CEO Ramsey Alwin’s statement. ⬇️
Read NCOA President and CEO Ramsey Alwin’s statement. ⬇️
We’re all aging—and that’s why NCOA’s mission is personal. Help make sure every American can age well.
🎁 Through Dec. 31, gifts of $75+ are matched by the NCOA Board!
➡️ Give today and double your impact: https://bit.ly/4nSodGk
🎁 Through Dec. 31, gifts of $75+ are matched by the NCOA Board!
➡️ Give today and double your impact: https://bit.ly/4nSodGk
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We’re all aging—and that’s why NCOA’s mission is personal. Help make sure every American can age well.
🎁 Through Dec. 31, gifts of $75+ are matched by the NCOA Board!
➡️ Give today and double your impact: https://bit.ly/4nSodGk
🎁 Through Dec. 31, gifts of $75+ are matched by the NCOA Board!
➡️ Give today and double your impact: https://bit.ly/4nSodGk
It’s Home Care Aide Week! 💙
This week, we celebrate the compassionate, dedicated caregivers who make it possible for so many older adults and people with disabilities to live safely and comfortably at home. Thanks for all you do!
#HomeCareAideWeek #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
This week, we celebrate the compassionate, dedicated caregivers who make it possible for so many older adults and people with disabilities to live safely and comfortably at home. Thanks for all you do!
#HomeCareAideWeek #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It’s Home Care Aide Week! 💙
This week, we celebrate the compassionate, dedicated caregivers who make it possible for so many older adults and people with disabilities to live safely and comfortably at home. Thanks for all you do!
#HomeCareAideWeek #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
This week, we celebrate the compassionate, dedicated caregivers who make it possible for so many older adults and people with disabilities to live safely and comfortably at home. Thanks for all you do!
#HomeCareAideWeek #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
Colorectal cancer is often silent in its early stages. We can change that by spreading the word about the importance of early detection! 📣
#NoShaveNovember is the perfect time to encourage regular screening among the older adults you serve. Get the facts and help #FightCRC. ⬇️
#NoShaveNovember is the perfect time to encourage regular screening among the older adults you serve. Get the facts and help #FightCRC. ⬇️
Protect Your Colon Health: Know the Signs & Screening Options
Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., but early detection can save lives. Learn the warning signs and which screening options could be right for you.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Colorectal cancer is often silent in its early stages. We can change that by spreading the word about the importance of early detection! 📣
#NoShaveNovember is the perfect time to encourage regular screening among the older adults you serve. Get the facts and help #FightCRC. ⬇️
#NoShaveNovember is the perfect time to encourage regular screening among the older adults you serve. Get the facts and help #FightCRC. ⬇️
Thank you to all the Veterans who’ve served. Today and every day we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for your service. 💙
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Thank you to all the Veterans who’ve served. Today and every day we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for your service. 💙
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
We visited the Kansas Department of Health & Environment in Topeka to see how CDSME & Falls Prevention programs are improving health for older adults, especially in rural & frontier communities. Thank you for advancing health & well-being across Kansas! 💙✨
#FallsPrevention #Partnership #Community
#FallsPrevention #Partnership #Community
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We visited the Kansas Department of Health & Environment in Topeka to see how CDSME & Falls Prevention programs are improving health for older adults, especially in rural & frontier communities. Thank you for advancing health & well-being across Kansas! 💙✨
#FallsPrevention #Partnership #Community
#FallsPrevention #Partnership #Community
It’s International Faud Awareness Week! And we can all take steps to prevent scams and fraud.
Check out and share our tips to protect yourself and your money. ⬇️
#FraudPrevention #Scams #FraudAwarenessWeek
Check out and share our tips to protect yourself and your money. ⬇️
#FraudPrevention #Scams #FraudAwarenessWeek
Avoiding Scams and Fraud for Older Adults
Millions of older adults fall prey to scams and fraud every year. Gain an understanding of the most common scams and how to keep your money safe.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It’s International Faud Awareness Week! And we can all take steps to prevent scams and fraud.
Check out and share our tips to protect yourself and your money. ⬇️
#FraudPrevention #Scams #FraudAwarenessWeek
Check out and share our tips to protect yourself and your money. ⬇️
#FraudPrevention #Scams #FraudAwarenessWeek
Our 2022 Photography Contest focused on the realities of caregiving. During #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, take a look back on some of the photos that capture the complexities and importance of caregiving. 💙
View the gallery here: https://bit.ly/4qWGdSW
View the gallery here: https://bit.ly/4qWGdSW
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Our 2022 Photography Contest focused on the realities of caregiving. During #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, take a look back on some of the photos that capture the complexities and importance of caregiving. 💙
View the gallery here: https://bit.ly/4qWGdSW
View the gallery here: https://bit.ly/4qWGdSW
SNAP is more than food assistance—it’s a lifeline. Without it, families like Mr. Lewis’s face hunger with no safety net. When this lifeline is no longer available, people don’t just skip meals. They skip medicine. They skip rent. They skip hope. #Together4SNAP
November 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
SNAP is more than food assistance—it’s a lifeline. Without it, families like Mr. Lewis’s face hunger with no safety net. When this lifeline is no longer available, people don’t just skip meals. They skip medicine. They skip rent. They skip hope. #Together4SNAP
November is #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth. 💙
Explore our resources to identify early warning signs and learn helpful strategies for caregivers.
Explore our resources to identify early warning signs and learn helpful strategies for caregivers.
How to Spot the Signs of Dementia as a Caregiver
It may be hard to know the difference between age-related changes and the first signs of dementia, but memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. Learn how to identify warnin...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
November is #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth. 💙
Explore our resources to identify early warning signs and learn helpful strategies for caregivers.
Explore our resources to identify early warning signs and learn helpful strategies for caregivers.
Your voice belongs at Age+Action 2026! ✨
Our call for presentations is open until Friday, Dec. 5. Share your ideas that advance age-positive concepts and best practices.
➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WES5uY
Our call for presentations is open until Friday, Dec. 5. Share your ideas that advance age-positive concepts and best practices.
➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WES5uY
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Your voice belongs at Age+Action 2026! ✨
Our call for presentations is open until Friday, Dec. 5. Share your ideas that advance age-positive concepts and best practices.
➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WES5uY
Our call for presentations is open until Friday, Dec. 5. Share your ideas that advance age-positive concepts and best practices.
➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WES5uY
Since there are different pathways to #DualEligibility, not all #OlderAdults must meet the same income limits. Explore the various ways #OlderAdults can qualify for #Medicaid and access the benefits they need. ⬇️
Dual Eligible: Qualifying for Both Medicare and Medicaid
Did you know 13.7 million older adults qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid? Dual eligibility can lower your out-of-pocket costs and connect you to extra services like dental, vision, and transporta...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Since there are different pathways to #DualEligibility, not all #OlderAdults must meet the same income limits. Explore the various ways #OlderAdults can qualify for #Medicaid and access the benefits they need. ⬇️
Millions of Americans who rely on food assistance are facing uncertainty during the government shutdown, including older adults, who make up 1 in 5 SNAP recipients.
Read more in NerdWallet. ⬇️
Read more in NerdWallet. ⬇️
Trump Administration Will Only Fund Partial SNAP in November - NerdWallet
A federal judge has ordered the government to release SNAP funds during the shutdown, temporarily restoring food aid for millions of Americans.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Millions of Americans who rely on food assistance are facing uncertainty during the government shutdown, including older adults, who make up 1 in 5 SNAP recipients.
Read more in NerdWallet. ⬇️
Read more in NerdWallet. ⬇️
Should retirees move their 401(k) or 457(b) savings—or keep them put?
Explore the trade-offs and discover which option may better support long-term income security. ⬇️
Explore the trade-offs and discover which option may better support long-term income security. ⬇️
Should You Roll Over Your 401(k)—or Leave It Where It Is?
As you head into retirement, you’ll face a key decision: should you roll your savings into an IRA, or leave your money in your employer’s 401(k) or 457(b) plan? This guide breaks down the benefits of ...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Should retirees move their 401(k) or 457(b) savings—or keep them put?
Explore the trade-offs and discover which option may better support long-term income security. ⬇️
Explore the trade-offs and discover which option may better support long-term income security. ⬇️
There’s still time to register! Our two-part webinar series exploring the Savvy Saving Seniors financial education curriculum starts this Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable tools and skills! ⬇️
Empower Older Adults in Your Community with Financial Savvy
Our two-part webinar series explores the Savvy Saving Seniors curriculum and empowers professionals to hold financial education workshops in their own communities.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
There’s still time to register! Our two-part webinar series exploring the Savvy Saving Seniors financial education curriculum starts this Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable tools and skills! ⬇️
November is National Family Caregivers Month. 💙
Join us in recognizing the incredible dedication of family caregivers who work around-the-clock. Thank you for all you do!
Join us in recognizing the incredible dedication of family caregivers who work around-the-clock. Thank you for all you do!
November 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
November is National Family Caregivers Month. 💙
Join us in recognizing the incredible dedication of family caregivers who work around-the-clock. Thank you for all you do!
Join us in recognizing the incredible dedication of family caregivers who work around-the-clock. Thank you for all you do!
Thank you to the National Governors Association for featuring NCOA’s Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center at this year’s HHS Policy Institute!
We joined a great panel spotlighting how Nevada & New Mexico are strengthening their direct care workforce—and addressing the growing caregiver crisis.
We joined a great panel spotlighting how Nevada & New Mexico are strengthening their direct care workforce—and addressing the growing caregiver crisis.
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Thank you to the National Governors Association for featuring NCOA’s Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center at this year’s HHS Policy Institute!
We joined a great panel spotlighting how Nevada & New Mexico are strengthening their direct care workforce—and addressing the growing caregiver crisis.
We joined a great panel spotlighting how Nevada & New Mexico are strengthening their direct care workforce—and addressing the growing caregiver crisis.
Together, we can change lives and help everyone age well.
Now through Dec. 31, your giving power goes twice as far thanks to a special NCOA Board Match! Gifts of $75 or more will be matched 1:1. 💙🎁
➡️ Double your impact—donate today: https://bit.ly/47vOGDI
Now through Dec. 31, your giving power goes twice as far thanks to a special NCOA Board Match! Gifts of $75 or more will be matched 1:1. 💙🎁
➡️ Double your impact—donate today: https://bit.ly/47vOGDI
November 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Together, we can change lives and help everyone age well.
Now through Dec. 31, your giving power goes twice as far thanks to a special NCOA Board Match! Gifts of $75 or more will be matched 1:1. 💙🎁
➡️ Double your impact—donate today: https://bit.ly/47vOGDI
Now through Dec. 31, your giving power goes twice as far thanks to a special NCOA Board Match! Gifts of $75 or more will be matched 1:1. 💙🎁
➡️ Double your impact—donate today: https://bit.ly/47vOGDI
Don’t forget to “fall back” and set your clocks back one hour this weekend! As we adjust our routines, it’s also a great time to check in on your safety at home. ⬇️️
How to Prevent Falls with Home Safety Modifications
Did you know that over half of all falls take place at home? Check out these five modifications that can make your home a safe and comfortable place to age in place, so you can stay independent and re...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Don’t forget to “fall back” and set your clocks back one hour this weekend! As we adjust our routines, it’s also a great time to check in on your safety at home. ⬇️️
We all deserve access to effective obesity treatments. 💙
Today, we went to Capitol Hill to talk with members of Congress about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA).
Thank you to everyone who joined us on the Hill today!
Today, we went to Capitol Hill to talk with members of Congress about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA).
Thank you to everyone who joined us on the Hill today!
October 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We all deserve access to effective obesity treatments. 💙
Today, we went to Capitol Hill to talk with members of Congress about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA).
Thank you to everyone who joined us on the Hill today!
Today, we went to Capitol Hill to talk with members of Congress about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA).
Thank you to everyone who joined us on the Hill today!
After caring for his parents, JW didn’t expect to need help. But at 67, after a stroke, he struggled to afford groceries. Thanks to NCOA’s Benefits Enrollment Center, he got the support he needed. 💙
➡️ Help more older adults like JW—donate today: https://bit.ly/4nhRFFu
➡️ Help more older adults like JW—donate today: https://bit.ly/4nhRFFu
October 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
After caring for his parents, JW didn’t expect to need help. But at 67, after a stroke, he struggled to afford groceries. Thanks to NCOA’s Benefits Enrollment Center, he got the support he needed. 💙
➡️ Help more older adults like JW—donate today: https://bit.ly/4nhRFFu
➡️ Help more older adults like JW—donate today: https://bit.ly/4nhRFFu
Our NCOA team recently visited Vibrant Works in San Antonio—a 2024 Falls Prevention grantee! ✨
Through their incredible work, they’re empowering older adults with vision loss to live safely and independently.
Through their incredible work, they’re empowering older adults with vision loss to live safely and independently.
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our NCOA team recently visited Vibrant Works in San Antonio—a 2024 Falls Prevention grantee! ✨
Through their incredible work, they’re empowering older adults with vision loss to live safely and independently.
Through their incredible work, they’re empowering older adults with vision loss to live safely and independently.
Market volatility doesn’t have to delay retirement dreams. 🌿
A mix of smart planning, budgeting, and lifetime income options can help near-retirees stay on track and leave the workforce with confidence.
See 7 strategies here. ⬇️
#RetirementSecurityMonth
A mix of smart planning, budgeting, and lifetime income options can help near-retirees stay on track and leave the workforce with confidence.
See 7 strategies here. ⬇️
#RetirementSecurityMonth
Protect Your Retirement: 7 Strategies to Shield Your Savings
Market ups and downs can impact your retirement plans—but smart strategies can keep your nest egg safe. Learn how budgeting, rebalancing, and lifetime income funds help you weather market volatility a...
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October 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Market volatility doesn’t have to delay retirement dreams. 🌿
A mix of smart planning, budgeting, and lifetime income options can help near-retirees stay on track and leave the workforce with confidence.
See 7 strategies here. ⬇️
#RetirementSecurityMonth
A mix of smart planning, budgeting, and lifetime income options can help near-retirees stay on track and leave the workforce with confidence.
See 7 strategies here. ⬇️
#RetirementSecurityMonth
Many of us want to age in place—but for solo agers (50+ with no spouse or children), it can be harder. 🏠
Loneliness, safety concerns, and home accessibility are challenges. Read more in Newsday. ️️⬇️️
Loneliness, safety concerns, and home accessibility are challenges. Read more in Newsday. ️️⬇️️
Aging alone: What Long Island's solo agers should know
Solo agers must look to community resources for caregiving and social support.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Many of us want to age in place—but for solo agers (50+ with no spouse or children), it can be harder. 🏠
Loneliness, safety concerns, and home accessibility are challenges. Read more in Newsday. ️️⬇️️
Loneliness, safety concerns, and home accessibility are challenges. Read more in Newsday. ️️⬇️️